ANCIENT ROME Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the Tiber River?
A river that runs through Rome.
Who were the Patricians?
The elite class in ancient Rome.
Who were the Plebeians?
The common people of ancient Rome.
What were the Twelve Tables?
The earliest attempt to create a code of law in Rome.
What is the Forum?
The central public space in ancient Rome.
What does Republic (res publica) mean?
A form of government in which power rests with the people.
What is the Senate?
A political institution in ancient Rome.
Who were the Consuls?
The highest elected political officials in Rome.
What is a Tribune?
An elected official who represented the Plebeians.
What were the Punic Wars?
A series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage.
What does ‘Mare Nostrum’ mean?
Latin for ‘Our Sea’, referring to the Mediterranean.
What is a Legion?
A unit of the Roman army.
Who was Julius Caesar?
A military general and key figure in the rise of the Roman Empire.
Who was Augustus Caesar?
The first emperor of Rome.
What is the Pax Romana?
A long period of relative peace in the Roman Empire.
What does ‘Bread and Circuses’ refer to?
A policy to appease the populace with food and entertainment.
What were Gladiators?
Fighters who entertained audiences in ancient Rome.
What are Aqueducts?
Structures built to transport water to cities.
What is the Colosseum?
A large amphitheater in Rome used for public spectacles.
What are Roads in the context of ancient Rome?
Infrastructure that facilitated trade and military movement.
What is the Latin Language?
The language of ancient Rome.
Who was Diocletian?
A Roman emperor known for his reforms.
Who was Constantine?
The first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
What is Inflation?
The economic condition where prices rise and currency value falls.
